Drowning Narrow Escape In Peninsula Beach Incident
Three people were saved from drowning off the Peninsula beach when two youths and a man helped others reach safety. Milton Campbell, 12, leaped from a pier into 10 feet of water. an unidentified boy, about 10, fell from a jelly into the same depth. Richard Dear pulled him to shore. A former Erle school teacher, Joseph Gardell, aided another man in deep water near the waterworks pier. No guards were present and all rescues ended without serious injuries.
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Brib
Peninsula
Licy
Milton Campbell
Birt
Fred Rang
Tim
Richard Dear
Elmer J. Dear
Holland Street
Dear
Academy High School
Joseph ‘Ardéll
Cochrane Street
Erle
Fewer bank checks and the tax on them
The federal tax on checks is driving currency into pockets and homes, prompting people to pay in cash or stash funds. Banks see deposits shrink and credit contract while government tax income falls short of expectations. The piece argues the check tax is dubious in value and wisdom, affecting both men and women.
Three Held in Shooting of Cimino Near Wesleyville
Three defendants were bound over to the September grand jury on assault and battery charges in the shooting of 17 year old Franke Cimino of Wesleyville. They face $1,000 bail each and were recommitted to Erie county prison. a fourth defendant was discharged for lack of evidence.
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BRU
Walter Goodwin
Wesleyville
Franke Cimino
Joe Pudlick
Lundy's Lane
Steve Vargo
S27
Ust
Frank Grabawsiti
Payne Avenue
Cimino
Frank Sarapino
West 18Th Street
Josephine Lombardo
Erma Lewis
Myrtle Street
Min- Jechnne
Relief Lessons on Relief Funds Shortage Across Nation
The article discusses rising difficulty in raising relief funds, especially in large cities, noting private donations are generous but insufficient. Taxes cover much of relief work, with some communities funding nearly three quarters. It calls for citizen duty, cautious federal help, and focus on disease causes and prevention to avoid repeating economic distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens
Seaway Project Nears Final U S Canada Pact
The United States and Canada near signing a treaty to develop a deep waterway from the Great Lakes to the St Lawrence River. The $80 million project will be split evenly, with Canada already spending on the Welland Canal and both nations funding components in their own territories. Repayment is expected from power generated along the route.
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United States
Canada
Great ‘Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Welland Canal
Governinadita
Coffea Bean Problems in Caffeine Extraction
A historical note on the coffee bean as an extremely resistant substance. It resists pounding and grinding into powder, complicating extraction. If grinding were feasible, the labor of extracting caffeine would be greatly reduced, increasing traction in the process.
Twenty Years Ago From Our Journals July 16 1912
A historical page notes the New Era Club playground on Third Avenue opening last Wednesday to great success. The Kraus Carnival opens at Washington street for a two week stay. Remains of Wiley G Hammond and Mrs Aremena Rockwood arrived in Corry from Buffalo for burial at Ping Grove cemetery. Mrs Mary Whittlesey caught a 82 inch muskal longe at Findley Lake. Corry Boy Scouts plan camp next week likely at Findley Lake. Rain on St Swithin's Day prompts talk of old sayings. Grayton Carrier and Rev Woodin plan a new feed store at Columbus. Mr and Mrs L R Tiffany and son Keppel return from a two week visit to New York and Kingsley. A P Mount travels to Bradford regarding the new armory erection. John B Patterson home bound with tonsillitis.
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Wiley G. Hammond
Aremena Rockwood
Corry
Buffalo
Ping Grove
Pennsylvania motto and state facts quiz
The fragment asks about Pennsylvania state motto Virginia’s area rank among states independence of Mexico from Spain and the identity of Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink plus a question about the soldier to county commissioners and a page 7 quotation Good taste consists first upon fitness.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Mexico
Spain
Mme
Ernestine Schumant Heink
Unfavorable June Trade Balance Reported by Commerce
The United States posted an unfavorable trade balance of six million dollars for June. Preliminary figures from the Department of Commerce show exports at 115 million dollars and imports at 121 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce Today
Secretary Hyde Impugned Over Afforestation Viewpoint
Central Proxy staffer quotes Amer Forests article on soil erosion and afforestation, noting Hyde’s byline and a supposed contradiction with Governor Roosevelt’s afforestation program. Butler argues erosion threatens civilization and that afforestation must support soil, waterway, and national prosperity.
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Butler
Asker
Arthur M. Hyde
House of Representatives’ Agriculture Committee
Hyde
Roosevelt
Lionel Barrymore Elevates to MGM Star Status
Hollywood July 16 Lionel Barrymore rises from featured player to star at MGM alongside Clark Gable. Despite prior screen contributions and a best work medal last year, industry insiders say Barrymore now commands blue ribbon 100 percent star status as he takes his first starring role.
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Hollywood
Lionel Barrymore
Lionel
Thea Wokome
Ediot
Barrymore
Clark Gable
Cast Named for Washington Whirlpool Adaptation
The production announces Lionel as the lead in Washington Whirlpool soon to be released. He will be joined by his brother John and Mister Ethel Haspatin. Ethel plays Carina and John the grand duke in a story from Alfred Kal fund's book of the same name.
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Washington
Eckener Hurt In German Auto Accident
Hugo Eckener the famed airship designer and pilot along with his wife and daughter were injured when their car struck a tree after Eckener swerved to pass another vehicle in Kempten Germany.
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Eckener
United Press
Kempten
Germany
Uly
Hugo Eckener
Eekener
Two South Florida Lakes Named Histoopatcheetacoochee
The reader notes a quirky geography claim about two lakes in South Florida sharing the name Histoopatcheetacoochee and likens fish to deities. A tongue in cheek reference to the Tichtmelenes river and a nod to Pathfinder Magazine suggest a humorous, speculative piece on local toponymy and river lore.
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Geographies
South Florida
Tichtmelenes
Pathfinder Magazine
Sixteen Seek Postmastership in Warren Village
Washington notes sixteen North Warren residents listed for postmaster ratings in Warren village. After removing two nonresidents, the aspirants include Edward A. Rogers, Mrs Alice A. Nichoson, Mrs Widna M Lauffer, Ralph B. Sturdevant, Mrs Whith kK Still, Mrs Fiyelyn M Winslow, Sylvester T. Clark, Robert W. Lott, Mert F. Thayer, Mrs Anna M Thayer, Cael Anderegg, Mrs Agnes J Dunham, Boyd W Sanden, Elvis Sanden, Arthur H Hickerson, Carl A Anderson. Ethel Lindell and Donald B Schuler failed residential requirements.
Chautauqua to Broadcast Two Musical Programs
Arrangements are set for Chautauqua broadcasts of two major musical programs. A Saturday evening symphony will be aired nationwide via NBC and WEAR, starting at 8 30 p m daylight saving time. The program includes overture to Figaro, Hispania Suite, two Julius Huehn solos, and Grainger numbers. A later July 94 performance of Stabat Mater will feature the Chautauqua choir and soloists with visiting choirs from Erie Olean and Fredonia joining the platform ensemble.
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Mayville
Ily
Chautauqua
NBC
Wear
United States
Mozart
Albert Stoessel
Julius Huehn
Percy Grainger
Erie
Olean
Fredonia
Proposed Amendments Must Be Published in Newspapers
An opinion from the Attorney General's office in Harrisburg notes that proposed constitutional amendments must be published in at least two newspapers in every county by an advertisement published no less than three months before the next general election. The moves come as several amendments await action in the Pennsylvania Legislature's special session.
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Harrisburg
Attorney General's Office
Pennsylvania
the Commonwealth
Richard Beamish
Probe of income tax procedure authorized by House vote
Unitedpress reports that on July 16 in Washington the House approved a resolution passed by the Senate to authorize an investigation into the Treasury Department's income tax procedures. The measure aims to examine enforcement and administration practices within Justice and related agencies.
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Unitedress
Washington
House
Senate
Resolutton
Treasury Department
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Waterworks
Grand Jury
Wellsville
Smith Farmhouse
Vessef Wallace Smith
Smith
Josephine Smith
T Jones Memorial Hospital
New Era Club
Third Avenue
Washington Street
Kraus Carnival Company
Wells
Mary Whittlesey
Findley Lake
St. Swithin's
Grayton Carrier
Rev. Woodin
Columbus
A. P. Mount
Bradford
John B. Patterson
Fonstlitis
Cretary Hyde
Charles P. Stewart
Weller Ashington
D. C
Tive
Ovid M. Butler
American Forestry Association
American Forests
Mankay
Makant
Faltimore
China
Sherman
Library of Congres
Hollywood Film Shop
Celoron Park
J. L. Newhouse Co
Newhouse
Center St
Corry, Pa
Ors
Frank C. Chapin
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